Description
Creamy chicken alfredo lasagna brings Italian comfort to your dinner table with layers of rich, cheesy goodness. Hearty pasta sheets, tender chicken, and velvety sauce create a luxurious meal that satisfies deep cravings and brings families together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 15 ounces (425 grams) ricotta cheese
- 4 cups (454 grams) mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1.5 cups (150 grams) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 10 ounces (283 grams) fresh baby spinach
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×13-inch dish with cooking spray.
- Immerse lasagna noodles in hot water, allowing them to soften for approximately 30 minutes.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium temperature, sautéing onions until translucent and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Incorporate spinach into the skillet, stirring until completely wilted and reduced.
- Pour heavy cream into the vegetable mixture, seasoning with dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer sauce briefly, then fold in Parmesan, ricotta, and shredded chicken until well combined.
- Create lasagna layers in the prepared dish: alternate noodles, Alfredo mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layering process, ensuring final top layer is covered with mozzarella cheese.
- Shield dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes in preheated oven.
- Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes to achieve golden, crispy cheese topping.
- Allow lasagna to rest and settle for 10 minutes before serving.
- Optionally garnish with fresh minced parsley for added visual appeal.
Notes
- Noodle Softening Hack: Soak lasagna noodles in hot water with a splash of olive oil to prevent sticking and ensure even softening.
- Chicken Prep Tip: Use rotisserie chicken or quickly poach chicken breasts for a more tender, flavorful meat that shreds easily.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Let mozzarella come to room temperature before adding to the lasagna for smoother, more even melting.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Replace traditional lasagna noodles with thinly sliced zucchini or eggplant for a gluten-free, lower-carb version that’s equally delicious.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 472 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg